Old Maps of Ottawa, Otter Township

Explore old maps of Ottawa, spanning from 1931 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

What you can do with these maps:

  • See how Ottawa changed over time: Compare historical maps to modern-day views to trace roads, homesites, rail lines & more.
  • View detailed metadata: Each map includes creators, publishers, year, scale, and archive source.
  • Overlay maps with satellite & LiDAR: Visualize the past alongside modern tools to explore terrain & human change.
  • Trusted historical sources: Maps sourced from the USGS, Library of Congress, and other archives.
  • Access maps your way: View online, download high-res files, or order prints for personal or research use.

Start exploring old maps of Ottawa to uncover forgotten places, hidden landmarks, and the deep history beneath your feet.


Ottawa, Otter Township maps

  1. 1931 Map of Indianola
    1931 Map of Indianola
    1931 Indianola
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottawa, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Des Moines
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottawa, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Des Moines
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottawa, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  4. 1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Des Moines
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottawa, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  5. 1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Des Moines
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottawa, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  6. 1983 Map of Indianola
    1983 Map of Indianola
    1983 Indianola
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottawa, including Indianola, White Oak Township, and other nearby areas

  7. 1984 Map of Indianola
    1984 Map of Indianola
    1984 Indianola
    1984 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottawa, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

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